Signage to promote a home based business may require a planning permit dependent upon the size of the sign

A sign less than 0.2m² (A4 paper size) displayed on the property does not require a planning permit. Any signs on common property may require body corporate approval.

Anything larger than 0.2m² or a sign that is illuminated is likely to require a planning permit, refer to Clause 52.05 - Signs which outlines the provisions concerning signage.

All illuminated and electronic message signs require planning approval. These signs are defined as:

• Internally illuminated sign - Sign illuminated by internal lighting or which contains lights or illuminated tubes arranged as an advertisement
• Electronic sign - A sign that can be updated electronically. It includes, screens, broadcasting, still or moving images.

Signs (of a size less than 18 square metres) promoting businesses on land not on the same site as the sign, are defined as business promotion signs. Most business promotion signs require planning approval. 

Check the relevant planning scheme clauses within Clause 52.05 - Signs to confirm if your sign needs a permit.

A business identification sign is one that provides business identification information about a business or industry on the land where it is displayed. Some business identification signs require planning approval, whilst others don't. This is dependent on the size of the sign, zoning of the land on which the sign is displayed and whether there is any illumination. Check Clause 52.05 - Signs for further details.